Summer Reading Materials Now Available!

The library is pleased to offer a selection of books from the school summer reading lists. We have books that are required, recommended, and just plain fun! Come on in and check it out!

(And yes, we have a "Please Stop Laughing at Me by Jodee Blanco" wait list.)

Library Closed 6/25 & 6/26

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th as we work to bring you a new and improved library catalog! Stay tuned for details! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Be Creative @ EHFPL!

Mark your calendars! Summer is finally here and so is Summer Reading @ EHFPL! The theme this year is "Be Creative @ Your Library!" Join us for a summer full of creative projects and programs.

This year, instead of weekly prizes, each child can look forward to a grab bag of prizes to be awarded during the last week of the summer reading program!

Don't forget to enter our annual drawing for extra special prizes when you check out three books from our shelves each week!

*Picnic Pals with Grandma Beth will take place every Wednesday at noon from July 1st to August 5th. Bring your lunch, a blanket to sit on, your favorite toy, and enjoy a special outdoor storytime! In case of inclement weather--the picnic takes place inside!

*Monday 6/29 3-4 p.m. Decorate a Book Cover! A book cover will be printed for each child to decorate and personalize. A page will be issued each week during the summer reading program. Ages 5-10

*Wednesday 7/8 2-3 p.m. Art Project with Sandy! Be prepared to paint! Ages 5-10

*Wednesday 7/15 11-noon. Stamping with Michelle! Create a framed summer picture with stamps. Ages 6-10

*Monday 7/20 6:30-7:30 p.m. Origami with Claudia! Make a work of art fromfolded paper with the talented Claudia Martin. Ages 9-11. Limited to 6 participants.

*Monday 7/27 3-4 p.m. Dinosaur Shape Game/Cutouts! Use colorful cutouts to make a crazy dinosaur--then name it! Ages 5-10

*Monday 8/3 2-3 p.m. Create a Library Hat! Decorate an EHFPL baseball cap with feathers, pom-poms and lot of other creative choices! Ages 5-10

*Monday 8/10 1:30-2:30 p.m. Afternoon at the Movies! Enjoy the whimsical story "Paulie" about the adventures of a parrot, a charming little girl, and a cast of other fun characters. Ages 5 and up

*Wednesday 8/12 1-2 p.m. Ice Cream Social! Join us at the East Haddam Senior Center in Moodus for the Grand Finale and enjoy an ice cream treat and other goodies.

Please call 873-8248 or email staff@ehfpl.org to register for these great programs. Please note: registration is NOT required for Picnic Pals.

Join us for a special celebration!

In honor of retiring Library Director Judy Westcott, the Library will host an open house on Wednesday, May 27th from 4 to 8 p.m.

Stop by for a quick visit or stay and mingle as we wish Judy well and celebrate her many years of dedicated service to the library.

Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Wha't's New @ EHFPL

Check out what's new at EHFPL! Click here to see a list of new books, DVDs, audios, children's books, and more!

Spring has sprung @ EHFPL!

Celebrate Spring at EHFPL!

for children

Thursday, April 16th

10:30-12:30

Learn about leaves and trees with the DEP's Susan Quincy. This special National Library Week program will include a fun nature craft.

for adults

Thursday, April 23rd

6:30-8 p.m.

Master Gardener Chris Van Scoy will talk about planting a Victory vegetable garden. Refreshments will be served.

Please call the library to register for these exciting events. 873-8248.

Meet the author @ EHFPL

Meet local author George Gargano on Thursday, April 16th at 7 p.m. Mr. Gargano will read from his book of poetry and be available to sign copies. Please call the library to register for this event--873-8248.

Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial

The library is proud to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial. In addition to several beautiful books about Mr. Lincoln, a grant from The American Heritage Society has awarded the library two CD-ROMs and two DVDs which contain a great deal of information that educators, students, and the general public will find useful and interesting. The CD-ROMs are for reference only, but the information on the disc is pritable and includes speeches, letters, photos and songs. Just like the books, the DVDs can be checked out. They include lectures by award-winning historians and much more. Please visit the library this February and celebrate Mr. Lincoln's 200th birthday with us!

Share your talents at the library this summer!

We are already working on the 2009 Summer Reading Program! This year's theme is Be Creative at Your Library, and we are reaching out to the public for volunteers. If you have an hour to spare and a skill, talent or interest that you would like to share, please let us know.

Stop by the library, call us (873-8248) or email children@ehfpl.org.

Holiday Hours

Please note the following changes to the Library's hours:

Wednesday, December 24th--CLOSED
Thursday, December 25th--CLOSED

Wednesday, December 31st--Open 10-4
Thursday, January 1st--CLOSED

Have a happy and safe holiday!